Preparatory School

The Prep is home to 411 students in Senior Kindergarten through Grade 7. The Primary Division runs from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 5 and the Middle Division encompasses Grades 6 and 7. (Boys head to the Upper School and the Intermediate Division — Grades 8 and 9 — and beyond.)

UCC is proud to offer one of the broadest International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. While it's is offered to those who select the option at many peer and public schools, UCC is exceptional in that all students undertake the program. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) — Senior Kindergarten to Grade 5 — is the first step. The PYP provides students with curricular links to the Middle Division program and ultimately the IB Diploma Programme, which is undertaken by all in the final two years.

It’s a challenging program, but well worth the enhanced recognition our graduates receive from universities. (We understand that moment is a bit of a way off for our boys.)

Tom Babits, Primary Division head (SK to Grade 5)

Tom has been a form master and taught geography, history, science, guidance, physical and health education. He's served as an admissions counsellor and the head of guidance and physical and health education. He’s coached track and field, cross-country, rugby, soccer and swimming.

Bernard Lecerf, Middle Division head (Grades 6 and 7)

Bernard is head of the Middle Division and Prep soccer and coaches the U13A soccer team. He’s been form master, French teacher, head of French, admissions counsellor, guidance coordinator, director of student affairs, director of studies, assistant head (programs), volleyball and track and field coach. He’s authored and co-authored French as a second language books, audio-visual materials and guides.